

Based on a short story by Houshang Golshiri, this film centers on mysterious and chilling events that take place in a village. A group of superstitious inhabitants have erected a scarecrow for protection but soon find themselves terrorized by it. Made at the end of the Shah’s reign, the film offers a metaphorical reflection on power relations — how people create their own idols who turn around to terrorize them.
Director
Bahman Farmanara
Writers
Bahman Farmanara, Houshang Golshiri
Release Date
January 1, 1979
Runtime
1h 50m
Status
Released
Original Language
fa
Vote Count
7
Iran Biograph
Ministry of Arts and Culture
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